SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto announced today that the Mariners have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Matt Brash from the San Diego Padres to complete the trade for right-handed pitcher Taylor Williams on Aug. 31.
Brash, 22, made his pro debut in the Padres organization in 2019 after being selected in the 4th round of the 2019 MLB First-Year Player Draft out of Niagara University. The 6-foot-1, 165-pound right-hander made 5 appearances (1 start) between the AZL Padres and Single-A Fort Wayne last season, posting a 1.